Della Roberts (@robertsdkim) profile picture
Joined August 2016
We are excited to announce the program for the 2024 All Together Symposium: Nurturing Partnerships, Reimagining Palliative Care, with these exciting keynote speakers @KStajduhar @HSeowPhD See all speakers and register: ccevent2024.bc-cpc.ca/event-… #AllTogether2024 #PalliativeCare
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“One of our surgeons told me about dressing the wounds of babies who had lost their legs... Babies who had never learned to walk and never will.” Our emergency coordinator, Marie-Aure Perreaut Revial, describes the unbearable reality in Gaza 👇 msf.org/last-medics-providin…
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We are devastated by the UN Security Council’s failure to adopt a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza—blocked by a solitary veto from the United States. “By vetoing this resolution, the US stands alone in casting its vote against humanity.” msf.org/msf-calls-us-veto-ga…
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The brutal collective punishment in #Gaza must end. For 2 months, we have seen the Israeli forces' indiscriminate attacks on Gaza target Palestinian civilians and healthcare. We continue to call for an immediate and sustained ceasefire. It all #MustStopNow.
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It #MustStopNow! We are asking governments around the world to pressure Israel to stop the attacks on people in #Gaza and end the siege.
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Wise words shared by Dr Mike Harlos.
"We must pause. We must engage." This article written by Mike Harlos MD @mharlos for The Exchange explains the importance of remaining grounded and reducing the burden of suffering related to illness when talking about MAID with patients. buff.ly/3Fg3clp
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Wild #salmon aren't the only fish that are impacted by fish farms. Herring, an important forage fish, are just more collateral damage for the factory fish farm conglomerate. Watch this great video by @ClayoquotAction that explains 👇 #FishFarmsOut youtube.com/watch?v=2ABGwFW5…
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April 16 is Advance Care Planning Day in Canada - raising awareness about the importance of planning for your future health care BEFORE Life Happens. Are you Ready? ThinkTalkPlan starts here: bc-cpc.ca/acp-day-2022/ #ACPDay2022 #ACPinBC #MyWishesMyCare
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Dr. Laurie Santos' 5 Favorite Coping Tips | #WithMe for World Mental Hea... youtu.be/kCQim9VrnDY via @YouTube On world mental health day - take time to reflect on building our practice of wellness.
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COVID-19 shows support for home care long overdue: Have a look at our latest work, written with @UVicNursing PhD student @TanyaRSanders theprovince.com/opinion/kell…
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"As an entry point to care, the ED is uniquely positioned to identify the real needs of the patient and the family, and to reorient the services offered to meet those needs." bit.ly/pip122718 @acepnow @annalsofem @atlantichealth @ahahospitals #palliativecare #hpm
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Wise beyond her years, and a live fully lived, but way too short!
"Death is inevitable, living a life you are proud of is something you can control" - Claire Wineland
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ICYMI, the TL;DR version of the announcement: A generous, anonymous donor gifted CAMH with $100Million to set up the CAMH Discovery Fund. This is the largest donation made to #mentalhealth research in Canadian history.
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Fabulous view of Tofino and beaches of the wild west coast! nitter.cf/HelloBC/status/9489473…
Soaring above Tofino on Vancouver Island's wild west coast. 📷 by punkodelish via IG. #exploreBC #exploreCanada #YourTofino #exploreVancouverIsland
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Righteous indignation is an intoxicating, destructive, bipartisan compulsion. Stoking it drives social media traffic and revenue. Making us feel like we own the high ground is profitable. Defusing it could save us, but will never boost sales. #tribalism #conundrum
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Connect to your inner peace within in seconds of time! nitter.cf/Mindful_Reach/status/9…
Do absolutely nothing for 20 seconds.....do it now. Focus on your breath, let everything and everyone go for that 20 seconds. Do it for yourself. #Mindfulness #donothing #SelfCareSunday #compassion #meditation
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Now to the work of ensuring access to palliative care for all who benefit! nitter.cf/CSPCP_SCMSP/status/941…
#BillC277 has received Royal Assent! Access to #palliativecare should be universal in Canada! Congratulations to @MPMarilynGladu on her amazing work! cspcp.ca/wp-content/uploads/… #palliative #hpm #cdnhealth
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Beautiful photography of the bears and great bear rainforest! nitter.cf/HelloBC/status/9395817…
See award-winning photos and a video of Spirit bears taken in the Great Bear Rainforest: ow.ly/mb3430h4Jx1 via @VancityBuzz #exploreBC